# Daures Constituency, Erongo Region – Villages & Map

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Constituency · Erongo Region 

# Daures

Daures is a constituency of Namibia in Erongo Region. It had an estimated **13,540 people** in 2023 on 17,764 km² (about 0.8 per km²). 79 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 31 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,540people (2023)
- 17,764km²
- 31mapped services
- 989 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Daures?

Daures had an estimated **13,540 people** in 2023 — 5.5% of Erongo Region, 82nd of 107 constituencies. There are 867 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Erongo Region figure of 874). Spread over 17,764 km², that is about **0.8 people per km²**, 89th of 107 constituencies.

35.6% of people are children under 15 and 6.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 28 across Erongo Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 73 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,750**

5–9 ****1,634**

10–14 ****1,433**

15–19 ****1,042**

20–24 ****923**

25–29 ****944**

30–34 ****832**

35–39 ****717**

40–44 ****732**

45–49 ****729**

50–54 ****711**

55–59 ****653**

60–64 ****529**

65–69 ****374**

70–74 ****272**

75–79 ****170**

80+ ****95**

Source: [Namibia National Statistics Agency 2011 census of population via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-nam).

## Where is Daures?

Daures lies in [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 6 other constituencies: [Arandis](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/arandis/), [Kamanjab](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/kamanjab/), [Karibib](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/karibib/), [Khorixas](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/khorixas/), [Omaruru](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/omaruru/) and [Otjiwarongo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/otjiwarongo/). By area it is the 15th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 27.9% of [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/). The centre of Daures is about 268 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 149 km from Swakopmund, the main town of Erongo Region. The centre point is at 21.3630° S, 14.8241° E.

Source: [Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nam).

## Things to see in and around Daures

OpenStreetMap lists 27 named sights in Daures: 18 attractions; 4 nature reserves; 3 viewpoints; 1 archaeological site; 1 waterfall.

- Mason Shelter · archaeological site
- Katarakt · waterfall
- #Gaingu Conservancy · nature reserve
- Ohungu Conservancy · nature reserve
- Spitzkoppe National Park · nature reserve
- Tsiseb Conservancy · nature reserve
- Natural Arch Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Sundowner-Koppe · viewpoint
- sun set viewpoint · viewpoint
- Brandberg West Mine · attraction
- Bushmans paradise · attraction
- Cave with San Paintings · attraction
- Daub Cave · attraction
- Dinosaur Rock · attraction
- Gaaseb Gorge · attraction
- Golden Snake · attraction
- Herero Craft Market · attraction
- Lion Rock · attraction
- Old Graves · attraction
- Old Mine · attraction
- Pyropholite Stockpile · attraction
- Rhino Rock · attraction
- Rock Arch (The Bridge) · attraction
- Rock Pool · attraction
- Small Bushman Paradise · attraction
- Small Rock Arch · attraction
- White Lady Rock Paintings · attraction

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Daures

- Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Windhoek
- CurrencyDollar (NAD)
- Country calling code+264
- LanguagesEnglish, Afrikaans, German, Herero, Khoekhoe
- Plug typesType D · 220 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) · Walvis Bay(Rooikop)181 km
- Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek270 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 06:13) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 07:35, sunset around 18:25).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Daures

Open gazetteers list **79 villages, towns and localities** in Daures. The largest with a recorded population: Uis (1,771) and Okombahe (1,295). Settlements here lie between about 549 m and 1,332 m above sea level (median 989 m).

- Aes
- Ais
- Amasbank
- Arixa Ams
- Dam 2
- Dam 3
- Dam 4
- Daweb
- Goagami
- Gomatsarab
- Grootspitskop
- Gudubis
- Huni Aus
- Kai Nuses
- Kanamab
- Khakabas
- Khoroaus
- Klein-Ais
- Kwaggaspan
- Links en regs
- Motjari
- Nainais
- Nu-uis
- Nuniab
- Okaepe
- Okamaero
- Okapere
- Okaseraue
- Okaserawe
- Okatjandjoura
- Okatjiho
- Okavakwa
- Okawarongo
- Okayepe
- Okomapuku
- Okombaha
- Okombahe
- Okomize
- Okondomba
- Okongue
- Okotjize
- Okotjoto
- Omaazongaku
- Omatjete
- Omborondo
- Ombu Yotjitundu
- Omitjira
- Omizema
- Omungambu
- Omutjenya
- Ondun
- Ondundotjiyapa
- Oputua
- Oruhita
- Orumwe
- Otjiperongo
- Otjivero
- Otjiwanduke
- Otjiwapeke
- Otjohorongo
- Otjongeama
- Otjongundu
- Otjotoporo
- Otjozondjou
- Otupopero
- Ovehotwa
- Ozondati
- Ozongaka
- Sandamap
- Sebta Ahes
- Spitzkoppe
- Uiba-Oas
- Uigaran
- Uis
- Uis 2
- Vleibank
- Welverdien
- Xaubehunis
- Zebedeus

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Daures

Named natural and historic features inside Daures, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

18 peaks; 9 mountains; 7 hills; 6 valleys.

- Königstein · 2,561 m
- Aigub · 2,518 m
- Horn · 2,517 m
- Numasfels · 2,511 m
- Numasflache · 2,359 m
- Obere-Kaskaden · 2,344 m
- Orabes-Kopf · 2,321 m
- Naib-Spitze · 2,305 m
- Hungarob Mulde · 2,270 m
- Zisab Spitze · 2,169 m
- Kafarakt · 2,166 m
- Brandberg · 2,147 m
- Waterfall plain · 2,144 m
- Orabes Wand · 2,125 m
- Hungorob-Spitze · 2,041 m
- Okenyenya · 1,887 m
- Boesmankop · 1,867 m
- Mason Shelter · 1,860 m
- Grosse Spitzkuppe · 1,676 m
- Wächter · 1,565 m
- Klein Spitzkuppe · 1,557 m
- Weyersbrunn · 1,463 m
- Dom · 1,454 m
- Okombahe · 1,445 m

…and 16 more.

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve; 1 wildlife reserve.

- Brandberg Nature Reserve
- Omaruru River Game Park

### History

1 ancient site.

- White Lady

### Getting around

2 airfields.

- Brandberg West
- Uis

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Daures and the best time to visit

In Daures, the warmest month is Mar (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 210 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (64 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 42 

Feb 25 64 

Mar 25 49 

Apr 24 30 

May 22 2 

Jun 18 0 

Jul 18 0 

Aug 19 0 

Sep 22 1 

Oct 24 3 

Nov 24 8 

Dec 24 11 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Daures

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

ATM Windhoek Bank · Daures 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.21983&mlon=14.86687#map=17/-21.21983/14.86687) 

Petrol pump Petrosol Service Station · Daures 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.21923&mlon=14.86930#map=17/-21.21923/14.86930) 

Hotel Green Elephant Uis Self Catering Cottages · Daures 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.21730&mlon=14.85680#map=17/-21.21730/14.85680) 

School Petrus Ganeb Secondary School · Daures 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.23026&mlon=14.90798#map=17/-21.23026/14.90798) 

Police station Uis Police Station · Daures 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.23058&mlon=14.90117#map=17/-21.23058/14.90117) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Daures

Places mapped inside Daures in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels10
- Shopping malls1
- Schools12
- Police stations3

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other constituencies in Erongo Region

- Arandis
- Karibib
- Omaruru
- Swakopmund
- Walvis Bay Rural
- Walvis Bay Urban

## Quick answers

- Where is Daures?In Erongo Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Daures?13,540 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Daures?About 25 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Daures?About 0.8 people per km²
- What borders Daures?Arandis, Kamanjab, Karibib, Khorixas, Omaruru and Otjiwarongo
- What is there to see in Daures?#Gaingu Conservancy, Brandberg West Mine, Bushmans paradise, Cave with San Paintings
- What time zone is Daures in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Daures?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Daures?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Daures?79 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Daures?Settlements lie between 549 m and 1,332 m
- What is the highest point in Daures?Königstein (2,561 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Daures?January to December
- Where is the nearest ATM to Daures?Windhoek Bank, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Daures?Petrosol Service Station, about 17 km from the centre
- How many ATMs are in Daures?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Daures?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Daures?NA0202 (OCHA common operational dataset)